Tag: FEI President
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FEI pledges support to International Gender Champions network
Lausanne, March 8, 2017: The Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) today signed a pledge to become a member of the International Gender Champions Network in Geneva, an initiative committed to working towards gender parity in sport and organisations. FEI President Ingmar De Vos joined the heads of four other sporting bodies – the IOC, World Archery,…
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Belgium’s Ingmar De Vos elected as FEI President
Baku – Azerbaijan, Dec 14, 2014: Ingmar De Vos (BEL) was today elected as President of the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) by an overwhelming majority in the first round of voting, earning 98 votes out of a possible 131. De Vos, 51, Secretary General of the FEI since May 2011, was elected to take charge…
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IOC President pays tribute to FEI President HRH Princess Haya
Monaco, Dec 9, 2014: IOC President Thomas Bach today paid tribute to HRH Princess Haya at the 127th IOC Session in Monaco, presenting the FEI President with the Trophy of the International Olympic Committee. The unique trophy is in recognition of Princess Haya’s exemplary commitment to sport, its values and the Olympic Movement during her…
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FEI President is made Officer of the National Order of the Legion of Honour
Normandy (FRA), 6 September 2014: FEI President HRH Princess Haya was today made Officer of the National Order of the Legion of Honour, France’s highest distinction. Laurent Fabius, French Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Development, presented HRH Princess Haya with the Legion of Honour insignia in the Prefecture of Caen (FRA), the main host…
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HRH Princess Haya’s (FEI Presidnet) Statement
Lausanne, August 12, 2014: Earlier today, I notified the National Federations, the FEI Bureau and the FEI staff that, after a great deal of thought and reflection, I have made the very difficult decision not to stand for a third term as FEI President. This has been one of the hardest decisions of my life.…
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HRH Princess Haya honoured with Prize of the City
Lausanne, July 21, 2014: HRH Princess Haya has been presented with the Prize of the City of Aachen in recognition of her long-standing commitment to equestrian sport. The FEI President received the award at a special ceremony in the main arena at the Aachen CHIO in Germany yesterday. Presented by the Major of the City…
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Princess Haya signals intention to stand for re-election as FEI President
Lausanne, Apr 29, 2014: HRH Princess Haya today signaled her intention to stand for re-election as FEI President following an overwhelming vote in favour of amending the FEI Statutes to allow FEI Presidents to serve three consecutive four-year terms in office. The vote on amending the Statutes to prolong the term of the FEI President…
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Conference delegates give positive response
Lausanne, Feb 9, 2014: Delegates from 23 countries reached a broad consensus on the strategic plan for Endurance sport at the one-day Endurance conference in Lausanne (SUI) today. The conference was attended by more 70 delegates, with a total of 20 National Federations represented. Other bodies attending the conference were the European Equestrian Federation, World…
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HRH Princess Haya to stand for third term
Montreux, Nov 7, 2013: Representatives from National Federations on four continents made impassioned pleas for HRH Princess Haya to reverse her decision not to stand for a third term as FEI President during today’s FEI General Assembly in Montreux (SUI). The calls came after 100 National Federations signed a petition requesting the convening of an…
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Statement from FEI President HRH Princess Haya on FEI Governance
Lausanne, Sept 25, 2013: In my first meeting in Lausanne with the FEI Bureau after my election in 2006, I proposed limiting FEI Presidents to two four-year terms. I suggested that reform, which was later adopted as an FEI Statute, because it is essential to ensure fresh thinking and avoid a sense of entitlement within…